Tuesday, March 1, 2011

It has come to a time that I need to take a break from blogging. By no means am I taking a break from Christian living. I love my Jesus more than ever. He helps me every day through all my trials and disappointments. He gives me a Bible verse each day to lighten my heart. My wish and prayer for each of you that stop by is that a special blessing will be yours today.

Monday, February 28, 2011

We are accountable to God for everything we do. We can keep sins hidden from our husbands, friends and fellow believers but God knows everything about us. We can keep nothing from Him. We are naked before Him.

Light for Today: Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one to whom we are accountable. Hebrews 4:13 NLT

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Sometimes the mountains in our life seem so high we can't possibly get over them. Turn them over to God and in a matter of time He will remove them. When you say a situation is hopeless you slam the door in God's face.

Light for Today: Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Romans 4:3

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

God wants everyone to be saved and has made it possible by giving His only Son as the ultimate sacrifice and atonement for sin. Now is the time to prepare for the judgment day because when we face Him as judge, our time to prepare will be gone.

Light for Today: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13

Monday, February 21, 2011

God can do wonderful things for you. His power is so great we can't explain it. If you have a bad habit you'd like to break God has the power to help you do it. If you have a marriage gone sour, God has the power to help you put it back together. God has the power to do anything and everything. Let's use HIS POWER.

Light for Today: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29 NIV

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Jesus is mine! I want to serve Him all the days of my years. I want to be yolked together with Him. That means He puts one arm around me and with His other arm He points the way. Then the yoke is easy. His blessings flow.

Monday, February 14, 2011

When love is in your home there is beauty. There is joy, peace and plenty. The sky is brighter and God smiles on you from above. Time softly but swiftly glides by. Love at home dispels the gloom of "night." May we always keep love in our homes.

Friday, February 11, 2011

If Jesus is your very best friend there is nothing you can't visit with Him about. He is interested in what you are doing, what you want to do, and what you want. He is interested in why you are sad, why you are grumpy and why you are glad. Tell Him all about everything. When you do, you will have a happy conversation and he can help you with what you need and what you don't need. Jesus truly is the bestest friend anyone could ever have.

Light for Today: And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Are you facing a situation that seems overwhelming? Jesus will help you. Remember He calmed the storm for the disciples when their lives were threatened at sea. Pray about everything and tell God what you need.

Light for Today: Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

We have things to do. So does Jesus. He has lots of work to do. When He lives in us He uses us to do His work. Our tongue speaks for Him, encourages, sympathizes and cheers. Our eyes, mouth and hands weep, smile and touch for Him.

Light for Today: I do not live anymore ~ it is Christ who lives in me. Galatians 2:20

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

It's cold outside. The sun doesn't shine. It's dreary. Does your heart feel empty too? If so, it is a good time to fill it with good things. It's a good time to cozy up to the fire and read a few more verses in your Bible. Your heart will be filled and you will be blessed.

Light for Today: And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Rejoice in the Lord always...and again I say rejoice. Phil. 4:4 The Bible doesn't say to rejoice only when the sun is shining and everything is going well for us. That is what is so wonderful ~ we can rejoice even in the most terrifying circumstances that the Lord will help us. God will help is in EVERYTHING and that is ALWAYS something to rejoice about!

Light for Today: This is the day the LORD has made, let us be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Monday, January 31, 2011

Jesus, who is actually one with God, created me. He knows everything about me ~ my past, my present and my future. He knows what I did, what I am doing and what I will do. Even if I were the only one to follow Jesus in the whole world He would have sent His son to die for my sins. That is how much He loves me!! I want to follow Jesus the rest of my life and be obedient to what He tells me to do.

Light for Today: I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me ~ just at the Father knows me and I know the Father~ and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:14-15

Friday, January 28, 2011

Find a special place to pray. A place where you can go and no one even knows you are praying. A place where you can shut the door and talk to God all by yourself ~ where you can tell Him anything you want. A place where you personally get acquainted with your Heavenly Father. It is impossible to be a dedicated Christian without definite times of secret prayer.

Light for Today: But you, when you pray,go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place. Matthew 6:6

Thursday, January 27, 2011

The Bible says to pray without ceasing. Let's think of that as always being aware of God. We realize His presence wherever we are: at the grocery store while shopping, as we cook dinner, while we are crafting... We welcome God wherever we are.

Light for Today: Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 NKJV

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Does it help to worry? Has worry ever dumped a pile of money on your desk to pay your bills? Has worry ever kept your children out of trouble? Have the sleepless nights and headaches caused by worrying ever solved any of your troubles? Worry changes nothing! Rather pray and listen to what God tells you to do. He will help you.

Light for Today: Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

We can't take a person and pick only a few things to love about them ~ we must accept everything about them for it to be really LOVE. Maybe they're not so good at managing money or they have some health issues. We love them anyway and endure with them.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Is the winter getting long and dreary? Plan a Sister's Day! If you are like me and don't have a sister, invite your sisters in Christ. Eat at a special restaurant, exchange small gifts you made yourself, anything to make the outing sweet. Use your imagination. The important thing is to share inspirations and snippets of your lives. Don't forget to thank God for the special blessing of "sisters!"

Light for Today: Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, ye righteous and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 32:11

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

We don't want to deliberately disobey God but sometimes we simply aren't listening. We're so busy running hither and yon that we forget to listen. That doesn't mean that we can't listen and be busy at the same time, because we most certainly can. It's all in the listening. Are you purposely listening for God's voice?

Light for Today: Then they said to Moses, "You speak with us and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die. Exodus 20:19

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Set an impossible goal this year. One that you know you can't keep unless you have help. One that you have to ask Jesus to help you constantly. Maybe you wake up in the morning slightly grumpy. Ask Jesus to help you wake up sunny. With His help you can wake up every morning with a smile and a cheery good morning. In this way Jesus will also become your very very very best friend!

Light for Today: My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2 NLT

Monday, January 17, 2011

Did you know that it is easier to carry two heavy suitcases ~ one in each hand ~ than to carry only one? Two balances while one is lopsided. The same for burdens. Carry only yours and you are lopsided. Help your friend carry her burden and you are balanced. Try it and you will be blessed.

Light for Today: Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Observe the lilies how they grow, they neither toil or spin ~ they simply are. Jesus knows our circumstances and if we stay focused on Him we will grow spiritually...just like the lilies of the field. Stay focused on Him and He will make use of every minute we have.

Light for Today: And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Matthew 6:28

About Me

I am a wife to my best friend and mother to two adult sons. One is married to a wonderful Mexican girl and the other to a lovely Filipina. Our life is truly blessed with much culture. I am a soapcrafter, and I create personal care products. I bake for Farmer's Market and do craft shows. I also enjoy designing and making cards. I enjoy a simple lifestyle and living within our financial budget. Most of all I am passionately in love with Jesus. The years have taught me that life is a learning and growing experience with peaks and valleys. But through it all, the good and the bad, Jesus has been by my side. My wish is to be a Quiet Light overflowing with God's love.